Best write-up Iâ€™ve seen on why otherwise reasonable people cannot agree on things like vaccinations, global warming, moon landings, etc. Hint: Its not the facts or science (most people like science), it’s the tribe.

Somewhat long, but worth the read. If not, then just agree with your tribe.

A solution to this kind of quandary might be to tweak the Elo K-factor for each game using a leverage index-style metric, like the â€œswingâ€ number FiveThirtyEight contributor Mike Beuoy uses to measure the playoff implications of a given matchup. Such a mechanic would elegantly put more emphasis on games in which teams had a great deal on the line, while simultaneously downplaying the importance of relatively meaningless games like Sundayâ€™s Patriots-Bills tilt. Until then, however, Elo can only use the information itâ€™s given, and that means weâ€™re probably undervaluing the Patriotsâ€™ Super Bowl chances here.to come after season end.

Win and push rate to date is just over 60.6%, if my math is correct – feel free to double check anything.

I consider these laws to be uncapitalistic (is that a word?), but theÂ Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has nominated Michigan, New Jersey, Arizona, and Texas as contenders for their first annual Luddite Awards.

The states, many of which already had laws on the books prohibiting manufacturers fro selling direct to consumers, felt it necessary to one step further and re-up their commitment to squelching free enterprise by passing more laws to prohibit sales direct, basically just making sure that Tesla is unable to find any loopholes in their decades-old laws.

There are other nominees as well, such as the National Rifle Association for the stance on smart guns, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s opposition to Health IT. Cast your vote on the most Luddite here.